CAD Engineer

About StraCon

StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by “Enhancing their Operational Capability”. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to “Make It Happen”. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical service for the Department of Defense.

Job Description

StraCon Services Group is seeking an experienced and motivated CAD Engineer to join our dynamic team, remote work authorized. This role is pivotal in managing and validating engineering design data within our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. Unlike traditional design roles focused on creating new 3D models, this position emphasizes the review, configuration, and validation of existing CAD data packages (primarily PTC Creo), management of Bills of Material (BOMs), and ensuring data integrity within Siemens Teamcenter PLM. You will work extensively with supplier data, BOM structures, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs) in a multi-CAD environment, playing a key role in our data ingestion and validation processes. The information is processed through Siemens Teamcenter in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Government Cloud Environment (GCE) for our Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR) customer.

This position supports a Major Unmanned Aircraft Program at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, MD, Remote work is authorized. This position will support core working hours from 0830-1630 EST Monday through Friday.

Essential Job Duties

• Review, interpret, and validate incoming supplier CAD data packages, with a primary focus on PTC Creo data.
• Work within a multi-CAD environment, handling data from systems including PTC Creo, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD and other platforms.
• Manage and configure complex BOMs using dedicated BOM software and processes per industry standards and best practices in drafting and design.
• Oversee the data ingestion process, validating data accuracy and completeness of delivered TDPs.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Support and manage Engineering Changes (EC) workflows within Teamcenter.
• Utilize Microsoft Access databases and develop/maintain Excel macros for data management tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs) creation, configuration, and management.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting CAD data.
• Strong skills and experience specifically with PTC Creo are required for data package review (note: Job has an intensive analytical focus on the delivered TDPs instead of CAD authoring).
• Experience working within a multi-CAD environment and understanding data exchange between different CAD platforms (e.g., PTC Creo, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to different software tools and versions. Candidates familiar with multiple CAD systems are preferred, but demonstrated ability to learn is key.
• Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) principles (revision control, data management).
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Access databases and developing/using Excel macros.
• You are a motivated self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently.
• You are an effective learner who trains well and isn't afraid to ask clarifying questions.
• You demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attempting to find solutions before escalating issues.
• You possess excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• You thrive in a collaborative, geographically dispersed, team environment.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with the duties listed in the functional description.
• Demonstrated experience with PLM systems, with strong preference for Teamcenter but experience with systems like Windchill or Enovia is also applicable.
• Experience specifically within the aerospace industry, particularly with complex BOMs.
• Experience in an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) factory setting, with exposure to Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Manufacturing BOMs (MBOMs), and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes (preferably in a PLM environment).
• Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD) CAD modeling and/or TDP preparation.
• Capable of collaborating effectively with program personnel.
• Able to provide instruction and training on CAD software usage.
• Experienced in applying CAD within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment.

Education Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a related field with 3 years of practical experience listed in the knowledge and required qualifications in a relevant technical field.
• May substitute the degree requirement with a High School Diploma and three (3) additional years of experience years of work experience performing duties in the knowledge and required qualifications in a relevant technical field.

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $83,000.00 - $109,000.00. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates’ level of knowledge, education, experience and skill sets. StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.

StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer